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Drums
Steven Slate Trigger 2
Steven Slate Audio · $59
Trigger 2 Platinum is a drum replacement and augmentation plugin that detects transients to swap or layer kicks, snares, and toms with pro drum samples without MIDI.
Steven Slate Trigger 2 is a drums by Steven Slate Audio, available in VST, AU and AAX formats. It is priced at $59.
Notable features include replacement engine, sample library and leakage suppression. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Replacement engine
- Phase-accurate, eight-channel, multi-layered drum replacement engine (stack up to 8 samples per drum instrument)
- Sample library
- 46 snare drums, 33 kick drums, and eight tom sets, with hundreds of 24-bit samples each
- Leakage suppression
- Leakage Suppression Technology for clean triggering regardless of bleed
- Latency / Live Mode
- Three latency modes plus LIVE MODE operating as low as 4ms
- Detection
- 2 detection modes with MIDI In/Out and full parameter automation
- Platforms
- macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows; 4 GB RAM minimum
Last verified 2026-06-18
FAQ
Does Trigger 2 require MIDI to replace drums?
No. It uses transient detection to identify drum hits and replace or augment them without MIDI conversion.
What plugin formats and operating systems does Trigger 2 support?
It runs as a VST, AU, and AAX plugin on macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows.
Is an iLok dongle required to activate Trigger 2?
No. Activation uses a Machine ID through the Pace License Manager; an iLok dongle is optional, not required.